Questions tagged [unlocking]

Phones often ship with a SIM lock that ensures they can only be used with a single carrier. Unlocking a phone allows it to be used on different carriers. This tag is not for developer-unlocking (the process of deploying custom applications to the phone.)

I wanted to uninstall apps like OneNote, Outlook, Groove Music, etc. because I need more space to install an update, and my phone doesn't have it.
I've full STP access, and I've interop-unlocked my ...

I'm sure there was an option to deactivate the auto unlock on correct pin but i can't find it anymore.
How can i disable this, because it makes any pin useless.
Brute force is easy if it auto unlocks ...

Recently I gave my HTC 8X to my kid to play with and I forgot to switch to Kids corner for him
So, I actually managed to stop him from setting new PIN lock of lockscreen (I am not using any password ...

I bought a Nokia Lumia 520 which is said to be decoupled ("independent") from telco providers. It seems to be decoupled (I can use it with any SIM) but when I turn the phone on, the first thing I see ...

I have an LG E900 WP7 which was locked to orange UK network.
I recently had the phone 'unlocked' to other networks (done by a phone shop) which I believe was done via the MFG app tool so I could go ...

In this answer it was mentioned that the process of rooting is different from unlocking or using custom ROMs.
What are the differences between these processes (and any other potentially related terms)...